# Drums XD - Studio Quality Percussion Custom Built By You! > Virtual drum kit builder with extensive customization, recording, and app integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Ken Ludden.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-xd-studio-quality-percussion-custom-built-by-you/id488540496 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ken Ludden](https://appshunter.io/developer/488540499) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $7.99 - Rating: 3.62/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 79 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-xd-studio-quality-percussion-custom-built-by-you/id488540496/reviews.md ## What is Drums XD? -== AppAdvice.com - "Drums XD is The Ultimate Virtual Drumming Experience" ==- Drums XD is regarded as the best Drum App available today. With Drums XD you can build your own custom drum set piece by piece. Arrange and resize each instrument to fit your playing style. Choose from hundreds of Studio Quality kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, bells, shakers, blocks, tambourines and more. With features like Touch Sensitivity, Drum Rolls, Cymbal Choking, Paradiddles and more you'll know why Drums XD is the reviewers choice for drum apps on the iPad. Watch the Video Demonstration at drumsxd.com. Over 20 new features including Audiobus, GarageBand support, Recording, MIDI, AudioCopy 2, importing your own sounds and more. ***** Apps4iDevices.com - "Drums XD is a Killer App and certainly the best from the App Store in its category!" "Your set, Your way" + Build new sets from scratch. Mix and match from any kit. + Arrange, size, rotate & tune your pieces for speed and your style. + Amazing interface enables Drag & Drop of pieces, backgrounds & add-ons. + Rock, Country, Jazz, Electronic, Acoustic, Studio, Hip-Hop & more. "Record and Play with others" + Supports Audiobus inter-app audio. + Share your Session Recordings via Email or AudioCopy2. + Paste your sessions and Drum loops into GarageBand. + MIDI In/Out Support. + Control Apps like BeatMaker. + Use Drums XD as a brain for some Electronic Drum Sets. + Sonoma AudioCopy & AudioPaste Support. + Import your own sounds via WIFI. "Jam with music" + Build playlists of music/drum-less tracks from your music library. + Play along with pre-recorded loops. + With Touch-Start, your music queue plays only when you're ready. + Metronome with adjustable volume, tempo and measure. "Huge Instrument Library" + Toms, Snares, Kicks, Hi-Hats, Rides, Splashes, Crash Cymbals and more. + Many new instruments including Timbales, Congas, Bongos, Gongs & China. + Amazing Steel Drum. + Smart Vibraphone allows you to create a Note Scalable instrument of your own. + Includes shakers, cowbells, tambourine, triangles, & world percussion. "Adjust for that perfect sound" + Reverb, Echo, Flanger effects and more. + Customize the volume , panning and pitch of each individual piece. + Mix your music, set, metronome and each piece for that perfect sound. + Auto-pan directs the audio of each piece based on screen location. "Amazing Dynamics & Playability" + Fast response time. + realPlay applies exclusive dynamics for realistic sounding sessions. + Multi-Zone Hi-Hats, Snares with rim-shots, Cymbals & more. + The harder you tap the louder the piece with adjustable touch-sensitivity. + Pieces respond to rolls, strums or flicks. + Two Finger Choke. + Amazing, Automatic Paradiddle Rolls. "Visually Stunning" + Select from many different backgrounds. + Add effects such as virtual sticks and touch-waves. + Gallery lets you display, save and choose your set creations. + Stage lighting effects like Strobe, Disco Ball and smoke machine. + Increased graphic resolution for the New iPad. We want you to get the most out of Drums XD. For a video demonstration, support, or if you have any questions or suggestions please visit drumsxd.com ## Key features - Customizable drum set builder - Hundreds of studio-quality instruments - Touch sensitivity and realistic dynamics - Audiobus and GarageBand support - Recording and session sharing - Import custom sounds - Metronome and music playback ## Recent user reviews (10 of 32) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-xd-studio-quality-percussion-custom-built-by-you/id488540496/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good sounds but problematic Midi *2022-08-29, version 2.0* I want to use this and want to like it, but using it with midi is a problem. Drums skip out and don’t play polyphonically via midi, meaning that simultaneous midi messages don’t make it through to Drum XD and it will drop sounds (is bass + tom on Cubasis 3 will only play tom) ### 4/5 — With midi learn you can connect 2 e drum sets *2019-08-28, version 2.0* I used 2 ddrum ddti modules, a midi merger connected to my alesis iodock 2. It functions very well. Low latency, fairly easy to program midi with midi learn. However there seems to be an issue with entering manual midi notes. This app is a couple octaves off for some reason. Could be something on my end... I also haven't successfully added high hat pedals but I think I need to do something with my modules. Not sure about sample import yet hopefully it's something this app provides but the pre loaded samples aren't half bad. This is an early rating and will edit when I get everything working properly. Pretty happy so far. Pretty sweet rocking 2 different kick drums, 3 different snares, 5 toms, 2 high hat pedals (eventually) and 4 cymbals! ### 1/5 — A waste of money! *2018-01-06, version 2.0* The drum samples are terrible quality. The Casio keyboard I had in the 80's sound better then this piece of kit. ### 1/5 — ABANDONWARE NO SUPPORT NO MIDI OUT *2017-07-01, version 2.0* This app is not fully functional. The midi out is inoperative and the developer has disappeared. ### 5/5 — Best Drum App *2016-09-28, version 2.0* Best drums app out there. I love the ability to customize the location and sound of each drum! ### 1/5 — Used 2 love it, now it's crap *2016-09-13, version 2.0* I had high hopes for this one, thought it had lots of promise, but now it's crap, I guess that's what happens when the developers doesn't do any updates since February of 2015 ### 2/5 — No Dynamics, obnoxious interface *2015-06-15, version 2.0* I wanted to like Drums XD. Seemed very customizable, and boasts lots of sounds. First of all, it says that it is touch sensitive, but I didn’t find this to be true at all. Every tap, soft or hard gives you the same full-velocity sound. I also found the GUI to be irritating. Bright colors and flashing spotlights with every hit are just over the top. I wanted a more musical virtual drum playing app, but this is just more of the same thing you get from every drum-set-on-a-touchscreen app. Tried to get a refund, but that was not an option. I deleted the app and reclaimed the space- which was worth more empty than the cost of this app. ### 5/5 — Brilliant! Great Update! *2015-02-27, version 2.0* If you play them or if you sequence them, this is what your iPad has been missing. You will not regret the purchase of this app in the slightest. Capture a live performance to your favorite MIDI sequencer, clean up any mistakes, and play it back to Drums XD, then out to your favorite "DAW" via Audiobus or AudioCopy. It is a VERY impressive drum app. The factory sounds are great. The dynamic response is superior. The GUI is stunning. ### 3/5 — Goodbye Audiobus *2014-12-03, version 1.4.4* this is the best drumming app of all time... But please fix this audiobus issue. It never connects to it no matter how many times i tried. Please fix this 😔 ### 5/5 — Yes! *2014-08-13, version 1.4.4* Finally, after years of trying countless drumming apps i found the one that actually rocks. The biggest surprise with this amazing app is the sound quality of the samples. When i play along to certain songs from my library i can't tell the difference. Drums XD gives you the ability to change the pitch of any drum or cymbal so you can get the exact tone you want. You can create your ultimate drumkit from countless types of bass, snare, tom and cymbal samples and arrange them on screen however you want. The responsiveness from your finger to the sound is right on. The visuals are gorgeous, with the ability to add some lighting effects while you play. I've only just begun to unravel what this app can do. I'm not a serious musician but i love music and always wanted to be one. This diamond of an app gives me enough tools to be creative and have fun at the same time. I could go on but i'm rambling and i've barely played with this gem for more than an hour. I rarely write reviews but i felt compelled to do so here since it's taken years to find an app like this . Thank you. ## Frequently asked questions about Drums XD ### What is Drums XD? Drums XD is a virtual drumming application that allows users to build their own custom drum sets. It offers a vast library of studio-quality percussion instruments that can be arranged, resized, and tuned to fit individual playing styles. ### What are the key features of Drums XD? Key features include a drag-and-drop interface for building custom sets, a large instrument library with various genres, touch sensitivity for realistic play, recording capabilities, and integration with other music apps like Audiobus and GarageBand. It also supports MIDI and importing custom sounds. ### How much does Drums XD cost? Based on the provided information, the application is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or paid downloads. ### What devices is Drums XD compatible with? The description mentions extensive use and features tailored for the iPad, including specific app integrations. While not explicitly stated for other devices, its focus on touch sensitivity and app integration suggests it is optimized for tablet or touch-screen devices. ### Can I use Drums XD with other music software? Yes, Drums XD offers robust integration with other music software. It supports Audiobus for inter-app audio, allows pasting sessions into GarageBand, and features MIDI In/Out support, enabling control of other apps like BeatMaker and use with electronic drum sets. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.0 — 2015-02-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Interface redesigned Added swipe to unlock option AudioPaste directly into any instrument Added adjustable striking power Added timpani & kettledrums Added more bells & cowbells Added temple block & coconut Added finger cymbals Added steel & pan drums Improved sample quality ## Apps similar to Drums XD | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SWAM Bassoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-bassoon/id1458120743) | 5.0 (1) | $29.99 | Music | | [TriplexKicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triplexkicker/id6459366158) | 3.0 (1) | $3.99 | Music | | [LivePad DJ Mix PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livepad-dj-mix-pro/id1276042509) | 3.4 (9) | $3.99 | Music | | [PEDRO APP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedro-app/id1492774580) | — | Free | Music | | [WEBR - The Breeze](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webr-the-breeze/id1494166960) | 4.9 (79) | Free | Music | | [SWAM Tuba Eb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-tuba-eb/id1494461985) | 5.0 (4) | $29.99 | Music | ## More apps by Ken Ludden - [Drums XD FREE - Studio Quality Percussion Custom Built By You!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-xd-free-studio-quality-percussion-custom-built-by-you/id495679265) - [Tuned XD - Singers & Guitarists Tuner + Multitool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuned-xd-singers-and-guitarists-tuner-plus-multitool/id844371009) - [Drums XD - Studio Quality Percussion Custom Built By You! - iPhone Version](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-xd-studio-quality-percussion-custom-built-by-you-iphone-version/id976221375) - [Drums XD FREE - Studio Quality Percussion Custom Built By You! - iPhone Version](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drums-xd-free-studio-quality-percussion-custom-built-by-you-iphone-version/id976261548) All apps by Ken Ludden: https://appshunter.io/developer/488540499 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*